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Hibiscus sabdariffa (variegated)
| Family Name: | Malvaceae |
| Common Name: | Variegated Roselle |
A cultivar of Roselle with trilobed leaves of green and cream to white variegation. Easily grown from stem cuttings, this sun-loving plant can be planted on the ground, in parks or gardens where it receives at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. This ornamental plant is suitable for small gardens or parks especially when grown in mass.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
| Maximum Height | 1 m to 2 m |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Woody, perennial shrub with an erect form, able to grow up to 1 - 2 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Green, trilobed leaves variegated with cream to off-white and have serrate-tooth margins. |
| Stems | The stem is red to purple and woody. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | Planted for its ornamental variegated trilobed leaves, this cultivar is suitable for hedges, in container planting or grown in mass in gardens and parks. |
|---|---|
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, General, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow, Moist Soils |
| Maintenance Requirements | Low |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Cream / Off-White, Green - Light Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Raised / Sunken Veins, Smooth |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green - Light Green, Cream / Off-White |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Raised / Sunken Veins |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Palmate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Serrate / Toothed |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Acute |
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Others
| Master ID | 34478 |
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| Species ID | 8891 |
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